23rd and 24th of April 2011 were special days for the Brethren of Lodge Gomantak No.248. On 23th evening, a regular meeting of the Lodge was held at Casa Dos Reis, Candolim, Goa, the residence of Brother Erle Brito, combined with an overnight outing and picnic.
All precautions to secure and tyle the hall and to ensure privacy were taken and special dispensation for holding the meeting was obtained from the Secretary, RGL. Two Fellow Craft, Bro. Erle Brito and Bro. Prasad Borkar were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.
After the meeting, family members were familiarized with the basic philosophy of Freemasonry. Variety entertainment by brethren and their family members, fellowship and dinner concluded the evening.
The next morning, Bro. Erle Brito gave all interested members lessons in photography, archery and rifle shooting, which brethren and their children found very interesting. 
Many members with their families visited Candolim beach, adjacent to the venue of the meeting. They departed in the early evening after a sumptuous lunch.
